Destination for Fun in downtown Hastings Mn!
…
continue reading
Look no further if you want knowledgeable in-depth conversations between film historian Jamie Benning and some of the greatest artists in all the movie making crafts from effects to editing, stunts to storyboards.
…
continue reading
1
101 - Skywalker Ranch, Lucasfilm and Rancho Obi Wan Visit - April 2024
32:43
32:43
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:43
In April 2024, I embarked on an unforgettable journey to California, starting with a visit to Skywalker Ranch, Lucasfilm and Rancho Obi Wan. And unfogettable three days. While at Skywalker Ranch I met with Sound Supervisor, Mac Smith and legendary Model Maker, Lorne Peterson. This episode is a report from those three days. Full written report with …
…
continue reading
For this the 100th episode it seems fitting that it’s someone who’s name I’ve known since I was 4, 5 and 6 when my imagination was first sparked, looking through my Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi comics and magazines. That name is of course Phil Tippett, one of those incredible artists whose work transcends the films he’s worked on. His…
…
continue reading
1
99 - David Whiteley - Presenter, Filmmaker (The Galaxy that Britain Built & Toy Empire)
1:12:06
1:12:06
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:12:06
For episode 99 I interviewed friend, David Whiteley. If you don't know David, you should! He's a news presenter, but also a huge Star Wars Fan. And, has made two fantastic documentaries about the subject. Firstly "The Galaxy that Britain Built" and secondly "Toy Empire". Both are a must-watch for fans like us. David also produced a book which gathe…
…
continue reading
1
98 - The Empire Strikes Back Commentary - With Giles Terera
2:15:15
2:15:15
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
2:15:15
For episode 98, I am joined by my guest from episode 2, Giles Terera, actor, writer, musician and great friend of mine. He suggested to me a few months back that we should do a commentary on The Empire Strikes Back. So last month that's just what we did. I went up to central London to his flat, armed with two mics and we sat at watched and waffled …
…
continue reading
1
97 - Fred North - Helicopter Stunt Pilot - "Flying Sideways"
44:45
44:45
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
44:45
In episode 97 of the Filmumentaries podcast, I interview helicopter stunt pilot Fred North. Fred shares his journey from a childhood fascination with helicopters to becoming a successful stunt pilot in Hollywood. He emphasizes the importance of creating opportunities for oneself and having a shark-like drive to keep moving forward. Fred also discus…
…
continue reading
1
96 - The Creator - With Director Gareth Edwards and his Effects Team
1:00:53
1:00:53
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:00:53
I hope you enjoyed my archival interview episodes in December 2023, one with Producer Robert Watts, the other with actor Garrick Hagon. Well now we are back to some recent interviews, I can tell you I’ve been busy lining these up ready for 2024! So… for the first, its a pretty big one, well it’s a very big one - Thanks to the lovely folks at ILM, I…
…
continue reading
Ok, this is another one from the archives, but as with the Robert Watts recording, I’ve been wanting to put this one out in podcast form for a while too. This is a conversation I had with actor Garrick Hagon back in 2015. If that name doesn’t ring a bell, how about Biggs Darklighter. Yes, Garrick is well known for his mostly deleted scenes from Sta…
…
continue reading
This is one from the archives, but I’ve been wanting to put this out in podcast for for some time now. Its my interview with the legendary producer Robert Watts from back in July 2018. My cameraman buddy Paddy and I visited Robert at his home, and a lovely home it was too. He was on such great form and just a delight to be with. We arrived armed wi…
…
continue reading
1
93 - Mission Impossible 7 - VFX Supervisors - Jeff Sutherland & Simone Coco
33:33
33:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:33
Uncover the secrets of Mission Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1's breathtaking visual effects. VFX supervisors Jeffrey Sutherland and Simone Coco share insights on collaboration, challenges, and the art of crafting cinematic magic. Step behind the scenes and explore the dynamic world where reality meets creativity. I was recently given the opport…
…
continue reading
1
92 - Tom Spina - Sculptor / FX Artist - Regal Robot, Tom Spina Designs
1:35:15
1:35:15
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:35:15
Now, for this exciting episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Tom Spina. Tom is an avid Star Wars enthusiast, restoration specialist, and the founder of Tom Spina Designs and Regal Robot. In our conversation, we delve into his early love for Star Wars and those toys, his passion for computer graphics on his Amiga, his brief stint as a TD in l…
…
continue reading
1
91 - Jeremy Coon - Director/Editor of A Disturbance in the Force
40:27
40:27
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
40:27
For this episode, the second of November 2023, I spoke with director, producer and editor Jeremy Coon. Jeremy was the producer on the 2007 film Napoleon Dynamite. But I spoke to him in his editor director capacity about the new documentary “A Disturbance in the Force’, which I was lucky enough to see at the UK premiere in London last week. The docu…
…
continue reading
1
90! - Robodoc - The Creation of Robocop - With Gary Smart, Eastwood Allen and Chris Griffiths
1:05:12
1:05:12
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:05:12
In this episode (number 90!!), I share an enlightening conversation with the creators of the "RoboDoc" series - a comprehensive documentary on the iconic sci-fi film, RoboCop. The team includes directors Chris Griffith and Eastwood Allen, and producer Gary Smart. The trio talks in-depth about how they transformed their passion project into a widely…
…
continue reading
1
89 - Vic Pratt & Doug Weir - BFI Halloween Special
1:01:27
1:01:27
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:01:27
If you listened to episode 87 you’ll have heard my conversation with the British Film Institutes Douglas Weir. He’s Technical and Remastering lead there and does great work with his team to restore and release films from British classics to lost gems. He invited me back to talk to him and his colleague Vic Pratt - film historian and Video Publishin…
…
continue reading
1
88 - Mac Smith - Supervising Sound Editor - Skywalker Sound
1:26:25
1:26:25
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:26:25
For this episode, number 88, I spoke with Mac Smith about the path he took to his career as Supervising Sound Editor and employee of Skywalker Sound, via marching bands, a chance meeting with Walter Murch, being propelled into the industry working for Robert Zemekis on Castaway. And so much more. Listen in for the full story. Thanks to the folks at…
…
continue reading
1
87 - Doug Weir - Technical and Remastering Lead at BFI
1:07:27
1:07:27
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:07:27
For this episode, number 87 I spoke to The British Film Institute’s Remastering and Technical lead Douglas Weir. Doug had recently introduced a screening of Jaws at the BFI back in June of this year. It wasn’t just any old print of Jaws, it was a near pristine dye transfer print that a colleague of Doug’s found in the archive. After the screening w…
…
continue reading
1
86 - Charmaine Chan - ILM Supervisor on "The Creator"
56:28
56:28
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
56:28
For this episode, number 86, I spoke with VFX Supervisor Charmaine Chan. We chatted back in mid June 2023 on a boiling hot day here in London. We talked about Charmaine's entry into the industry via running a website about a particular girl group that you might have heard of. She then went onto to be a researcher and compositor at ILM, and most rec…
…
continue reading
1
85 - Pablo Helman - VFX Supervisor for Spielberg, Scorsese and Fincher
57:52
57:52
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
57:52
For this episode, number 85, the firstone of September 2023, I have VFX supervisor of choice for both Spielberg and Scorcese, namely Pablo Helman. Pablo and I spoke back in June 2023 about his career path and his work for Stephen and Marty. There will be a video version available for those of you that contribute via patreon on the second tier. Pabl…
…
continue reading
1
84 - Mandalorian / Obi Wan Kenobi Emmy Sound Special - Matthew Wood, David W Collins and Danielle Dupre
1:11:51
1:11:51
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:11:51
This time I have the pleasure of sharing my conversations with Skywalker Sound’s Co-Supervising Sound Editor Matthew Wood, Sound Designer David W Collins and Re-recording Mixer Danielle Dupre. I spoke with Matthew and David together and then separately with Danielle. Matthew and David are Emmy nominated for Mandalorian Chapter 24, Matthew his also …
…
continue reading
1
83 - Mandalorian VFX Emmy Special - Grady Cofer and Hal Hickel
49:31
49:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
49:31
For this, the second special Emmy nominees episode I got to speak with friend of the podcast and former guest VFX Animation Supervisor Hal Hickel (check out episode 68 for that conversation) along with Grady Cofer, Production Visual Effects Supervisor. We chat about their work on the show, the balance of innovation and tradition, the use of certain…
…
continue reading
1
82 - Andor VFX Emmy Special - Mohen Leo, TJ Falls, Scott Pritchard
1:03:02
1:03:02
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:03:02
Welcome to this special episode of the Filmumentaries Podcast. Episode 82 in fact. Today is a small diversion from the usual. Rather than film history, I have three guests who are very much part of the film now, or TV now. These three gentlemen are at the forefront of VFX on Disney+’s Emmy award nominated show, Andor. Genuinely one of my favourite …
…
continue reading
1
81 - Kevin McTurk - Puppet Film Director and Creature Effects Artist
1:11:23
1:11:23
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:11:23
For this episode, the second of July 2023, I spoke with Puppet Film Director and Creature Effects Artist Kevin McTurk. Kevin and I first connected on Facebook a couple of years ago, maybe it was more than that. We’ve been trying to find a suitable time to have him on the podcast since then. Well now is the time as Kevin has a project on Kickstarter…
…
continue reading
1
80 - Richard Van Den Bergh - Special Effects Supervisor
1:00:42
1:00:42
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:00:42
For this episode, the first of July 2023, I spoke with Special Effects Supervisor Richard Van Den Bergh. I met Richard when he was one of the panellists on the Andor SFX/VFX panel at Star Wars Celebration in May this year. Richard is clearly an expert of his craft, whether it’s model making, making atmospherics or supervising. He’s had some much ex…
…
continue reading
1
79 - Miki Herman - Lucasfilm Production Manager
45:43
45:43
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
45:43
My conversation today is with long time Lucasfilm film employee Miki Herman. She was engaged at Lucasfilm during the production of Star Wars and stayed long enough to work on the Ewok and Droids cartoons. She worked on the original Star Wars trilogy as production assistant, production coordinator and unit production manager, respectively. She was l…
…
continue reading
1
78 - Stu Phillips - Composer - Battlestar Galactica, Knight Rider etc
1:02:28
1:02:28
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:02:28
For this episode, number 78, I spoke to composer Stu Phillips. Stu was born in 1929, is an American composer of film scores and television series theme music, He’s also a conductor and record producer. Though he is probably best known for composing the theme tunes to the television series Battlestar Galactica and Knight Rider. After a career spanni…
…
continue reading
1
77 - Co-Producer Jim Bloom - Return Jedi Unauthorized Timeline Book
1:17:02
1:17:02
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:17:02
Ok so for this episode, number 77 (cool number) I have a guest host in the shape of my co-author on the new Return of the Jedi Unauthorized timeline book, Justin Berger. So the conversation you’re about to hear is our interview with Jedi’s co-producer Jim Bloom about his time working on the film. We are so happy to say that he also wrote a wonderfu…
…
continue reading